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zoomed in on the only pic that shows a glimpse of the transom. looks like the bang plate is still there.

I think the starboard helm is a big win. The helm area was too tight (5 lbs in a 3 lb bag) in my opinion. Wonder if the hull really changed or just a rebranded 33. They did the same with other boats in the past to justify the price tag.

screws hold it on. maybe they got corroded over the years and the screws pulled out. i'd look at some zincs when you replace it.

I think a very long time. Started as a cosmetic piece to cover the hull liner to hull joint. Too lazy or cost prohibitive to glass it over, so cover it up. It later moved from aluminum to a plastic or phenolic material, then to a larger stainless steel piece on today's boats.

yea. now fix the seam and trying to cover it up with a piece of stainless. It needs to be glassed over.

I had a Ritchie on my 282 that leaked a bit. They replaced it with a new unit. Corporate office is in Pembroke, MA.

Natural position to ensure water drains and oil is correctly placed for long term non-use.

Posters are correct. Pay someone to do it for you.

Most you have to cut a hole or two. My glass guy wanted to go thru the hull itself and has done a few this way, I haven't done it yet because cutting the hull doesn't feel right!

Get a good glass shop to have a look at it. Likely some damage but left as-is it will get much worse.

Base = Mount. I guess you could do that or just leave em folded back.

I kinda feel the same way about the entire bow riding line. If I was going to buy that style boat, I wouldn't buy a Grady. I'd get a lower tier boat and pocket the money. That being said, all boats are a compromise so buy and spend what you want.

I think I'd keep the bases and remove the poles and store if you have the room. As stated, if you sell it, it would be a negative not to have the poles. The side wishbone mounts fold up tight and the center rigger is out of the way. Who knows, you may get into fishing as some point.

Maybe check with GW Cust Service. They may field this question a lot as it is a plastic wear item.

When they drop the lowers they will use a borescope and be able to go up the mid section and determine condition. The coating on the exhaust parts is black. Coating failure or corrosion will be easily seen (bright aluminum). I'd do it for piece of mind or just roll the dice and don't worry...

Good project boat to save.

Great. I'm already on the hard there. Near the showroom.

Can't go wrong with that....

Nice. I'm on the south shore as well. Good luck with the refresh.

Sorry thought you were buying. Then it's worth $111K!